That track and suspension system is so very German. Wonderfully engineered and built, smooth as butter, and you are totally screwed if something breaks, ha.

@classicfrog80

8 жыл бұрын

These wheels did provide quite good though. Better to be hit in the suspension and immobilised than in the hull and destroyed. :)

@Jesses001

8 жыл бұрын

I am sure the crew would completely agree with you.

@duchessskye4072

6 жыл бұрын

Well if your tank is an expensive piece of engineering, I am not too sure you'd want to get hit in the suspension either. It'd mean that you cannot repair it and would have to destroy it anyway

@WheelsRCool

5 жыл бұрын

The wheel design had a problem of mud freezing in the wheels and thus freezing the tank in its place.

@WheelsRCool

5 жыл бұрын

@AKUJIRULE It wasn't a problem of being stupid, it happened due to logistics, as the Germans didn't have the fuel they needed and had to stop the tanks at night on the Eastern front, during which the mud would then freeze in the wheels.

My brother supplied the actual tank sight to Littlefield for this Panther. He was suppose to have the chance to drive the tank, but Jacque passed away. Unfortunate for my brother.

Imagine how frightening sight this must been on the battlefield.

@isharveerdhillon8348

3 жыл бұрын

it was on veterans account they said it was a monster of a tank and were very scared by it

@1985_Honda_CRX_Si

3 жыл бұрын

**sound of shell ricocheting mixed with crewmembers pooping themselves**

@nathanielartosilla9110

3 жыл бұрын

ISU-152 crew: Hold my pivo

@TheNorthie

2 жыл бұрын

If I saw a tank in general my first response is: kill it, kill it before it kills us

@NorceCodine

Жыл бұрын

I saw the Panther in the Panzemuseum, this thing is HUGE. Its actually bigger than the King Tiger, just not that heavily armored. The video doesn't show how big the Panther is.

As a heavy equipment operator I can tell you for fact it does not take much mud or snow to cause the tracks to lock up and freeze and become a real nightmare to get freed up. Best policy is to always clean your tracks and running gear prior to leaving it overnight, or spend hours chipping out mud and ice before you can move...;)

@michaelmuller6890

4 жыл бұрын

they probably did that, since they realized how their lives could depend upon that hard work...

@SvenTviking

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Müller A job they really did not need as they would already have a lot of heavy work to do, servicing the tank after an exhausting day in combat.

@michaelmuller6890

4 жыл бұрын

@@SvenTviking Combat? Was rather exception. Most days of war were waiting somewhere. In tank forces even more on the german side, of course.

@harrypoon3410

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmuller6890 true, like cleaning toilets

@SuperErikRoss

8 ай бұрын

They built fires under the tank to keep it warm as well as themselves as often times they slept inside the tank.

Tank is simply and absolutely gorgeous. 80 years old and it still looks like a fairly modern main battle tank.

@sirbachelorboredmen1314

2 жыл бұрын

Still look bizarre if it side by side with today's modern tank.

@b_de_silva

Жыл бұрын

It doesnt look anything like a modern mbt.

@dr.sommercamp3435

7 ай бұрын

No, but the centurion does...

Those front fenders, though. "Herr Schlitz, why do we not use the same fasteners all the way around so we only need to produce one?" "That is not the German way, Karl"

@SVSky

5 жыл бұрын

As opposed to the Russian way, make one type of fastener and use it on everything from tanks to attack helicopters

I have an exam tomorrow morning, and here I am watching this at 2 AM. Totally better than studying.

@danielzajic6789

7 жыл бұрын

Exam today at 8 AM, I'm still watching at 4 AM.

@Canteenboy117

7 жыл бұрын

Daniel Zajíc I'm sure you regretted that. I've done it before

@matthayward7889

6 жыл бұрын

Manas Surya did you pass?

@iulian29-67

6 жыл бұрын

Manas Surya I know how it feels And it is true

@empire-classfirenationbatt2691

5 жыл бұрын

Better than studying until you're taking the same class again next year😂😂😂

My grandfather was a paratrooper during the Second World War. Because of him, I became interested in history, notably World War 2. He told me once of an, "encounter" with one of these monsters during the Overload campaign. He told me he believed it was a Panther. It was how his unit the 101st 'I' Company 502nd PIR, killed one of these tanks. An ambush on one of the roads. Divisional arty set up one of their 75mm pack howitzers and waited till it was point blank. Then fired, blowing the roadwheels off and shredding the track. I look at your videos and I can remember him, and here his stories sir. He worked at Aberdeen Proving Ground till the late 70's, and, told me stories after he retired. He hated, and feared German armour, when he was a paratrooper, and, always told me, he would hunker down and pray for help when he saw them. Thank you, for this sir. And thank you for the videos sir.

@empire-classfirenationbatt2691

5 жыл бұрын

Oh cool lol operation *overload* 😂😂😂

@blockboygames5956

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. These would indeed have been terrifying to have to face on a battlefield.

@bellypatter1

5 жыл бұрын

"It was how his unit the 101st 'I' Company 502nd PIR, killed one of these tanks." My father was the 101st 502nd PIR "G" Company. They were in the same battalion.

@blockboygames5956

5 жыл бұрын

@John Cornell Thank you for the detailed answer. Interesting. Blessings.

@blockboygames5956

5 жыл бұрын

@John Cornell Cheers to you too. :) Haha irrespective of what tank it was, I can only wonder at these men who had the courage to face any German tank during WW2 (And vice versa.)

I totally envy this guy. Imagine reviewing tanks, getting in them, and sometimes having the opportunity to drive'm. Dream job.

@Agorante

5 жыл бұрын

If you have claustrophobia it's more of a nightmare job. I'm not as tall as The Chieftain (I'm only 6'4") but I'm a lot heavier. I get the heeby-jeebies just thinking about squeezing into those tiny spaces.

@mannyortiz691

5 жыл бұрын

@@Agorante Totally understand that rationale. There are episodes where I've seen this guy squeezing himself out of tanks (escape hatch test). Doesn't look like a good time.

@totallyaploy1824

4 жыл бұрын

@@Agorante (laughs in short)

Very satisfying how fate was kind enough to let the one responsible drive his completed project.

Chieftain, here is the composition of the Zimmerit anti-magnetic mine paste. 40 % Barium sulfate - BaSO425 % polyvinyl acetate - PVA (similar to wood glue)15 % pigment (ochre)10 % Zinc sulfide - ZnS10 % sawdust

@WildBillCox13

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for useful data.

Pretty cool that the crews could paint whatever camo scheme they wanted. (Based on supplies available)

the tank looks amazing I can't imagine the effort it takes to restore something like that

I never noticed how crazy blue his eyes are

@herbwag6456

4 жыл бұрын

Hitler's?

@Masada1911

4 жыл бұрын

Be careful or you’ll get lost in them forever

So glad I got to see this tank in person. Its a beautiful restoration and a behemoth of a tank wonderfully displayed in Hudson, MA. Hard to believe that it sat at the bottom of a lake for 50 or years.

Finally. Been waiting patiently for a Panther video. Thank You. Cant wait for the interior video. I watched the Panther restoration video. Really interesting to see interior clearly without turret installed.

Great presentation and what a beautiful restoration that Panther is

OMG Chieftain im so glad you finally did this, cant wait for part 2

Yes! Thanks so much for the review on the panther!

Yes, Nicholas you just made my day.

Love these informative rundowns of tanks!

Amazing restoration. They really got this one right. Even the camouflage colors look correct.

Beautiful looking tank..

Most enjoyable series,thank you very much.

Just saw this model in its new home at the American Heritage Museum in Stow, MA. The new museum took ownership of many of the Littlefield Collection's armored vehicles and is well worth a visit!

That's gorgeous! Excellent restoration.

Very informative! Thanks for the tour. :)

If you watch the footage from Cologne, you'll see the Panther crew escaping their hit Panther just as quickly as the Sherman crew does, and more Panther crewmen survived. If you are used to getting in and out of your tank every day, you soon find the easiest and quickest ways to do it. It also helps if you aren't 7ft tall 😂.

Zimmerit was made of Barium Sulfate, PVA, Zinc Sulfate sawdust and pigment. Interestingly they used to set fire to it to burn off the solvent in order to dry it out faster

Excellent video! Thanks for posting your video(s)!

love these videos always hit like before I watch

Very informative video. Thanks so much.

Finaly! Thank you!

Amazing show,I love it

Wow!This Is nice,thank you!

Fitting Epitaph! Plus RESPECT.

I saw this exact panther with the 501 number and its perfectly restored

This footage is beautiful, keep it up

That return roller is to avoid the track falling between the drive sprocket, and first pair of road wheel. However, your also kind of right as it was put in a position to avoid interfering with the tracks mashing with the sprocket, rather than to aid.

Yes! Finally!

Chieftain, I have been openly critical of some of your other material, which might help explain why I am just viewing this in 2022. But to give credit where credit is due, I really enjoyed this series on the Panther. Thanks!

What a beautiful machine :)

@robertmoore1839

6 жыл бұрын

Karyū JDM The most beautiful tank of WW2, in my opinion...

@charleshax

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Moore the Bob Semple is the most beautiful tank of WWII

Another great video by the Chieftain :)

Beautiful Tank

It's an honour to be here. 😀🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

That is one beauty of a Restoration job.

So this is the same tank that was in the show? Amazing. Those guys on the restoration project really did one hell of a job.

Thanks for the tanks.

It's a nice little introduction at the beginning. I hope future vids will all get something like that. Also, regarding zimmerit, as far as I know it was suspected to be flammable but never confirmed, and eventually considered safe.

@arjunmadan318

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's true but adding zimmerit increased production times because it had to be dried after application adding 2-3 days to the production schedule.

can't wait til part2

I got to see this Panther in person. It’s an amazing restoration

I love your narration. Not only great insight, but you have great cadence. That is important when binge watching! It's annoying to watch and listen to someone that suffers through speech. It's a gift not everyone has.

Saw this beast today in Massachusetts. It’s absolutely awesome, probably my favorite tank in the museum. I may have touched the zimmerit coating too…

I am making a robot to clean beaches for school and this is where I get my info for running gear... Wonderful.

Great stuff Nicholas! Have you read "Panther in Action" by squadron/signal publications (armor nr. 11)? Great book with every detail of the Panther from D to G! Also a must for model builders ! Can't wait for the next episode, what a beautiful tank and a great restoration...

Excellent video!

Still an excellent video. Can't wait to see this tank in Boston next month

What a beautiful tank!

That’s a beautifully restored tank if I’ve ever seen one

12 years ago, an old austrian man told me that he was tankdriver in the German army in WWII. He drove the Panther tank and he said it was the most advanced tank at this time. He did not complain about technical fails or so. He said in the hand of a good tankdriver it was a reliable an very good tank.

@pantherace1000

4 жыл бұрын

by the time Panther reaches full production (the tail end of 43 and the start of 44) how many "good drivers" are left?

@wolfganggugelweith8760

4 жыл бұрын

@@pantherace1000 It dependet on each individual and the teacher of the drivingshool very much.

The only thing I noticed lacking from this magnificent restoration are the air filters for the Maybach HL 230 engine. I can see the carburetors fully exposed and open. There should have been a pair of canister like thingys holding the air filters over them. This way whenever the engines are running dirt wont get through to the pistons and abrade them.

waiting part 2

@davidheadings7266

8 жыл бұрын

YEAH WHEN'S PART TWO COMING? Thanks for the great videos.

Need. Part. Two!!

Its such a beautiful tank.

As always your expertise in your craft is exceptional. - The_Colonel

I keep wondering if using the zimmerit kept others from starting to produce magnetic mines themselves. Wouldn't make much sense to produce a weapon if the enemy already has protection against it right?

@mrnihil3221

8 жыл бұрын

The Germans felt their magnetic mines were easy to copy so they made zimmerit in case the soviets started making them too.

I actually get to see this exact panther this weekend at the American heritage museum Its really is a nice looking tank

Love the colors of the film

Its a beautiful tank, i love it

its...its.. so beautiful

I feel like if mud was really a problem when it froze overnight then German tankers would learn to scrape the mud off the tank before any stretches of time where the tank isn't going anywhere. It wouldn't take long and if it really was a problem it could be solved pretty easily.

@markdoldon8852

5 жыл бұрын

This is clearly documented on the Russian front. As I understand it, the problem arose with dramatic temperature swings overnight. Entire companies died beside the roads. There are films of it happening. It wasnt so much a tank issue as a " this country is a frozen hell" problem.

Tank you for the video 😉

12:37 I like how he just gave up with trying to latch the hatch.

Wow, they did a really good job restoring that tank, I remember watching the tv show he was talking about. (tank overhaul) They literally drug this thing out of a lake or a river, I can't remember which. It looked like the biggest pile of 💩 known to man. Sucks the guy who restored it passed away, but at least he got to enjoy the fruits of his labor by getting to drive it before hand.

@mixererunio1757

3 жыл бұрын

From Czarna Nida in Poland. Illegally I might add. And then I was transported out of the country illegally as well. Hope it returns to Poland one day.

@confusedbadger6275

3 жыл бұрын

Why, its not Polish

@elmacho7087

3 жыл бұрын

@@mixererunio1757 why it’s not polish n polish got wrecked

Dear god Chief, PLEASE tell me you took this one out for a spin in part two! It's a FUNCTIONING PANTHER! Is rare, indeed. Also, if there is anything left of it, please do an episode on the Object 279 at Kubinka. Thanks.

Isn't using regular bolts, along with wing nuts to bolt down the fender make the use of the wing nuts pointless?

Tiger: I am the King of the Battlefield! Panther: Hold my fuel canisters

@albib3591

4 жыл бұрын

Oh, Yes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@SlavicCelery

3 жыл бұрын

Except no german tank would surrender it's fuel to anyone, if at all possible.

Best show ever.

Very, very cool

They even added Zimmerit! How amazing!

While I'm not a big fan of WoT, these videos are really interesting to watch.

7:20 T-54/55 tanks also had leading axles on one side and trailing on the other.

Choosing between Panther and T-34 is like choosing between Audi and Lada. The progress in combat armor during WW2 was fast when comparing some Pzkw II to Panther. What seems to be almost impossible is how Germany managed to cut cost of Panther when it was just 14% more expensive on production than modernized Pzkw IV. In combat ready the price was RM 176,100 while that of Tiger I almost RM 400,000.

I love how it has zamarit on it

great video

Yes! Love the panther!!

I am going up to Massachusetts to go see this Panther and all the other tanks up there.

As always, an excellent presentation. We actually have a Panther under full restoration for the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum in Cairns, Queensland. When finished it apparently will be only the third fully restored example in the world and the only one in the Southern Hemisphere - I can't wait to go up and see it for myself!!

@rosscollingwood5189

5 жыл бұрын

That I don't know yet, but the Museum itself will. I'm sure they'll be happy to tell you if you contact them. Look for the reports of the restoration of this classic tank on their website too - very interesting! @John Cornell

@garynew9637

4 жыл бұрын

I live 20 minutes away from this museum, go at least once a year

Finally!!

Its really interesting that we think of 40mm of side armor as being really thin, and then actually seeing how thick that steel really is. Makes it really easy to understand why Steel armor couldn't keep up with post war HEAT rounds.

@sirmoke9646

8 жыл бұрын

True, when you see them in real life you think about the forces in play. As far as tanks go 4 cm is almost paper. I wonder why they didn't have more or at least sloped considering that previous designs were peppered by the soviet AT rifles.

Legend!

release part 2 already!!

the mud freezing I can see, regardless of horsepower. it's similar to older tractors that had the front wheels angle in to the ground on each side. it's why you see some older ones with a single angled wheel up front. not a mistake, just makes it easier to deal with in cold conditions.

My favourite, and one of the best tanks of ww2. Yes!

@RainytheNB

4 жыл бұрын

until the final drives fail, or you get knocked out by a T-34 or sherman because they outnumber you ten to one, or you get raped by a SU-152, or you get frontally penetrated by a T-34-85 or sherman firefly or sherman 76.

Yes! the never ending music.

So good. where is part 2???

The music on the background is annoying

@Pimthrow

6 жыл бұрын

so true

@TheCaptan200

5 жыл бұрын

it's the shortest repeat for a song I've heard.

@lucascaros5298

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah a little bit

@patrickmcleod111

5 жыл бұрын

The music is off of Bob Dylan's 1st album. The best thing about it is that it's an instrumental, so you don't actually have to hear Dylan's voice!

@snowindafunboots4369

5 жыл бұрын

so gentle to say"annoying" cause pratically is so out of place (for me..)

Danville, Virginia has an excellent Tank museum. If you can, make the trip!

I went to see that today!

Magnificent machine